LGBT Detroit

"The first Pride was a protest." In this clip from LGBT Detroit Live, we discuss how court decisions have changed the Voting Rights Act over time and what that means for communities fighting to make their voices heard. As we head into Hotter Than July — the nation's longest-running Black Pride celebration — we're reminded that progress doesn't happen by accident. Every right that exists today came from people willing to organize, speak up, and demand change. The conversation isn't just about history. It's about what comes next.

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Wait a minute... are we sleeping on Sam? 👀🖖🏾

During our Black Nerds in Space conversation, Nzinga from and Kienuwa from helped us unpack why Sam might be one of the most fascinating characters in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

What starts as a conversation about a hologram quickly becomes a discussion about identity, personhood, and some classic Star Trek questions that have been around for decades.

And honestly? The more we talked about it, the more interesting Sam became.

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This week on LGBT Detroit Live, we sat down with Nzinga from and Kienuwa from Vault of Midnight for a conversation that went WAY beyond just “geek culture.”

We talked:
� Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
� The new comic series
� Scavengers Reign
� Black representation in science fiction
� What it means to see ourselves in the future
� The history of Black fandom and blerd culture
� And why “Black people in space” actually matters

Somewhere between hot takes, laughter, existential sci-fi discussions, and debates about which characters deserved better… this turned into one of the most fun conversations we’ve had in a minute ��

Because being Black and nerdy isn’t niche anymore. It’s culture.

Which sci-fi character deserved better?

This Friday on LGBT Detroit Live, we’re diving into Star Trek, comic books, fandom, representation, and the characters who had the story, the struggle, and the potential… but maybe not the ending they deserved.

Join and with special guests Nzinga from and Kienuwa from for a fun, thoughtful, and probably very opinionated conversation.

Friday, May 29 at 3PM

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More info at lgbtdetroit.org

The weather outside is starting to heat up — and the events at LGBT Detroit are heating up, too!

Join us this week at the Marvin Lee Building for two exciting community events:

Adodi Detroit presents Spring Into Summer: Warming Up to New Possibilities
Thursday, May 28 | 6PM–8PM
Food and refreshments will be provided. Cash donations are appreciated.

Black Bear Brotherhood presents Level 9: Nine Year Anniversary
Saturday, May 30 | 7PM–11PM
Featuring games, cosplay, prizes, and a $10 donation.

We’re also preparing for Hotter Than July, and LGBT Detroit is looking for volunteers to help support this historic 30-year journey of Pride, service, celebration, and community.

Sign up to volunteer here:
lgbtdetroit.org/volunteersignup

Come out, get connected, and be part of what’s happening in the community.